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Barry County, Missouri Traffic Counts

This page delivers traffic analytics for Barry County, Missouri. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Barry County, Missouri among 342 road miles divided in 4,831 segments. Our metrics go beyond simple volume counts to provide actionable insights on traffic intensity, congestion, commercial vehicle flow, and network performance with highest possible granularity (average segment length is 374 ft). Whether you are evaluating a new retail location, planning logistics routes, or assessing infrastructure needs, this data helps you move from assumptions to certainty.
Data sourced from TrafficZoom's proprietary analytics platform.
Data current as of:
Q3 2026
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Total Traffic Volume & Performance

Traffic

2,519

Trucks

7.7%

Average travel time

37.6 min

Congestion ratio

9.1%

Drivers’ average age

49.8 yrs

Drivers’ average income

$58,851

Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 2,519 vehicles per day in Barry County, Missouri that results in 725,038 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈265 million per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 13 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 37.6 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.

Analytical insight

When compared to the Missouri state averages: Barry's average daily traffic volume is 55% lower than the state average - 2,519 vehicles per day against 5,631 - suggesting less traffic load per road, a critical factor for logistics and site planning. In total volume terms, its road network carries 725,038 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈265 million per year), about 0.4% of Missouri's statewide total. Journey times run 20% higher than the state level, at 37.6 minutes on average. The congestion ratio of 9.1% is 53% lower, pointing to smoother traffic flow than the state level - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Barry's 2,519 vehicles per day outpaces 58% of counties in Missouri. Its average travel time of 37.6 minutes is longer than 94% of counties in Missouri.

Highway vs. Non-Highway Traffic Analysis

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Non-highway traffic

Traffic

2,519

Trucks

7.7%

Average travel time

37.6 min

Congestion ratio

9.1%

Drivers’ average age

49.8 yrs

Drivers’ average income

$58,851

The non-highway road network in Barry County, Missouri supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 2,519 vehicles per day. That average covers 342 non-highway road miles divided in 4,831 segments (average segment length 374 ft), together carrying 725,038 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈265 million per year). Trucks constitute 7.7% of non-highway traffic.

Analytical insight

At 51% lower than the state level, the non-highway congestion ratio of 9.1% signals easier movement on local roads. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 94% of counties in Missouri. Barry's average driver income exceeds 36% of counties in Missouri. The driver population here skews older than 59% of counties in Missouri.

Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns

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Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and PM peak 3:00 PM–7:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 71% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 8% below weekday levels.
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Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
May–July is the high season, with volumes +10% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
January is the quietest month, with volumes -20% versus the annual average.

Analytical insight

In Barry County, Missouri, the peak hour concentrates about 7% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +10% in high season.

Traffic Flow Profile Comparison

Metric

Barry

Missouri
Average

Difference

Traffic

2,519

5,631

-55.3%

Truck % (Total Traffic)

7.7%

9.8%

-21.6%

Truck % (Highway)

13.4%

Avg. Travel Time

37.6 min

31.3 min

+20.1%

How Barry County compares

Barry County against nearby areas

Barry County tracks the 4 areas around it closely - no measure in this table sets it far apart from the areas immediately next to it, though it has the third busiest roads of the five. Smaller and quieter on both counts: a shorter network than the areas around it, carrying lighter traffic across it.

Barry County and the 4 nearest county-level areas by centroid distance, with the Missouri average for scale.
AreaAverage daily trafficTruck shareDaily vehicle-milesAverage travel timeCongestion ratio
Barry County2,5197.7%725,03837.6 min9.1%
Stone County, Missouri2,4186.3%693,06733.9 min10.3%
Carroll County, Arkansas3,1359.4%592,09238.1 min9.5%
McDonald County, Missouri2,42511.2%840,02334.9 min10.6%
Newton County, Missouri5,29712.3%2,317,01633.4 min9.4%
Missouri average5,6319.8%N/A31.3 min19.4%

Barry County ranked within Missouri

Average travel time places Barry County #8 of 115 in Missouri - the top quarter of the state.

Where Barry County sits among Missouri's county-level areas on each measure. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state, whether or not that is the outcome you want; the field size differs by measure because not every county carries highway data.
MeasureBarry CountyMissouri rank
Traffic volume (AADT)2,519#49 of 115
Average travel time37.6 min#8 of 115
Average driver income$58,851#74 of 115
Average driver age49.8 yrs#48 of 115

Data Sources & Methodology

The data presented on this page is derived from TrafficZoom's proprietary analytics platform, which aggregates and normalizes information from multiple sources, including:

Mobile device location data (anonymized and aggregated)

Road sensor networks and traffic counters

Historical traffic pattern databases

Public traffic count programs published by the

MissouriDepartment of Transportation

Historical traffic pattern databases

U.S. Census Bureau
All metrics represent estimates based on statistical modeling and are intended for strategic planning purposes.
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Data current as of:
Q3 2026

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